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14 stores pay fines following price scanning errors

RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division fined 14 stores in 12 counties for price scanning errors during the final quarter of 2024.

Commercial layer operation in Hyde County tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza

A commercial layer operation in Hyde County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The disease was first identified by the N.C.

MEDIA ADVISORY: N.C. Plant Conservation Board and Scientific Committee to meet Wednesday, Jan. 15

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will meet jointly with the Scientific Committee to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters.

Santa’s magical reindeer granted permission to enter North Carolina

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin has granted entry into North Carolina to Santa Claus and his magical reindeer. This ensures that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph will be allowed into the state on Christmas Eve. 

Troxler encourages Emergency Watershed Protection Program applications in Helene impacted counties

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Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet Dec. 9

WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports and conduct other Sentinel Landscape business.   
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.            

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 3

WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:
•    Review the trust fund budget and open grantee contracts.

Four stores fined for price scanning errors

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division fined four stores in Forsyth, Mecklenburg and Moore counties for price scanning errors.

N.C. Forest Service offering discounts on tree seedling orders for veterans and active military members through the end of November

RALEIGH – Beginning Nov. 11, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November.